BMW driver goes up A27 embankment in Hove - police at scene

These pictures show how the motorist went off the A27 in Hove and ended up with his car in a bush.

Police said it had been a "very lucky escape" for the driver who got out of his car with "very minor" injuries.

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He is now in custody on suspicion of a number of offences including failing to provide a breath specimen.

There is currently some disruption on the roads while the car is recovered from the embankment.

Police on the scene of the incident today

Writing on Twitter, Sussex Roads Police said: "We're on scene at a crash just off the A27 in Hove.

"The car is up the embankment in the bushes, the driver didn't stop to say hello, however.

"Not to be deterred, we now have a suspect in custody for failing to provide a breath specimen, amongst other offences.

"Most importantly, it seems to have been a very lucky escape for the driver, who extricated himself with only very minor injuries."

Attempts are underway to remove the car from the embankment

Officers also shared pictures of the operation to remove the car from the hedges and shrubs at the side of the road.

A team of mechanics can be seen trying to use a winch to recover the stranded vehicle.

Sussex Police are on the scene as the vehicle is recovered

Writing on Twitter, they said: "As recovery efforts go, it's a tricky one, but so far traffic is still flowing around the roundabout with minimal delays.

"Slow progress, but we're getting there, thanks to the expertise and ingenuity of our recovery technicians."